Galway United vs Dundalk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jun 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Galway United vs Dundalk

Seventh-placed Galway United meet fourth-placed Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 12 June.

The Total Goals market is where we’ve found some value, especially as you can back Over 2.5 at odds of -133. Three goals or more look likely in the encounter between Galway and Dundalk, with the odds standing out.

Galway United drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Shelbourne at Tolka Park. The Tribesmen had just 36% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Frantz Pierrot scoring the goal.

Dundalk claimed a 2-1 home victory over Derry City at Oriel Park in their previous game. Ciaran Kilduff's team had 40% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dundalk have not lost to Galway in the past three meetings. Their last encounter took place at Oriel Park and Dundalk secured a 2-1 home win. The previous 6 H2H matches have ended up with three Galway wins, one Dundalk victory and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Dundalk	19	7	8	4	31	28	3	31:28	29
7	Galway United	18	5	6	7	26	29	-3	26:29	21

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United have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. John Caulfield's men have averaged 39.6% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.8 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

The five top scorers are Frantz Pierrot, Edward McCarthy, Kristopher Twardek, Francely Lomboto and Aaron Bolger, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Leading assistor is Kristopher Twardek with 4.

Dundalk have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 15.9 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.9% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 13.6 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Daryl Horgan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Gbemi Arubi and Tyreke Wilson have 3. Look no further than Eoin Kenny for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Galway United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts (GK), Matty Wolfe, Ed McCarthy, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Lee Devitt, Kris Twardek, Stephen Walsh.

Dundalk predicted lineup (5-4-1): Enda Minogue (GK), Declan McDaid, Rob Cornwall, John Ross Wilson, Bobby Burns, Tyreke Wilson, Eoin Kenny, Aodh Dervin, Shane Tracey, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi.

Galway United vs Dundalk Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Galway United vs Dundalk with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The odds of -133 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return in this League of Ireland game and this provides us with a nice betting angle.

We study the League of Ireland form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Galway United vs Dundalk league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Galway games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Galway games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 19 Galway games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Dundalk games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Dundalk games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s a chance to back selections at larger odds, with bettors able to combine the Over 2.5 Goals pick with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 1 - 2 Dundalk

Let’s go for Dundalk to win 2-1, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Galway Over 4.5 Corners -135

In their past four games, Galway have covered the 4.5 corners line. We’re happy to back the -135 when it comes to Galway covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galway

Total

11.40 5.80 5.60

Home

10.10 4.50 5.60

Away

11.20 4.90 6.30

Dundalk

Total

10.40 5.50 4.90

Home

9.80 5.00 4.80

Away

12.00 6.89 5.11

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-109

Galway Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Dundalk Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+600

2

+110

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Galway United vs Dundalk Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Dundalk are +148 with the bookies to get the better of Galway United, with the latter having betting odds of +165. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this League of Ireland encounter, this can be wagered at +235.

There are various ways to back Dundalk and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +108 currently available that they beat Galway and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+235

2

+148

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+123

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-370

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-114

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+115

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Galway United vs Dundalk Lineups & Team News

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